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16th August

Indo-Afghan Relations: Developments in Afghanistan till 2016

source Backgrounder 1838-42 – British forces invade, install King Shah Shujah. He is assassinated in 1842. British and Indian troops are massacred during retreat from Kabul. 1878-80 – Second Anglo-Afghan War. A treaty gives Britain control of Afghan foreign affairs. 1919 – Emir Amanullah Khan declares independence from British influence. 1926-29 – Amanullah tries to introduce social reforms, which… Continue reading Indo-Afghan Relations: Developments in Afghanistan till 2016

16 Aug 2017 | GS 4 | The civil servants, even after being recruited through a transparent selection process, tend to become corrupt after entering into the service. Discuss the reasons behind this trend that has become very common now a days?

GS Paper 4 (Ethics & Integrity) Q.4) The civil servants, even after being recruited through a transparent selection process, tend to become corrupt after entering into the service. Discuss the reasons behind this trend that has become very common now a days?

16 Aug 2017 | GS 3 | Focus should shift from relief measures to building resilience in flood-prone areas. In the context of above statement discuss the problems in flood governance regime in India. What should be done to improve the situation?

GS Paper 3 (Disaster management) Q.3) Focus should shift from relief measures to building resilience in flood-prone areas. In the context of above statement discuss the problems in flood governance regime in India. What should be done to improve the situation? Source: http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/living-with-the-deluge-northeast-flood-4798615/

16 Aug 2017 | GS 2 | Centralising recruitment will not address the multiple problems in the judiciary. In the context of above statement critically discuss whether there is case for an all India Judicial service in India?

GS Paper 2 (Polity & Governance) Q.2) Centralising recruitment will not address the multiple problems in the judiciary. In the context of above statement critically discuss whether there is case for an all India Judicial service in India? Source: http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/no-case-for-an-all-india-judicial-service/article19498261.ece

16 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers

GS Paper 1 (Physical Geography) Q.1) Explain the factors responsible for the origin of ocean currents. How do they influence regional climates, fishing and navigation? Ocean currents are continuous, directed movements of sea water. ORIGIN OF OCEAN CURRENTS: Ocean currents are a result of gravity, wind, the Coriolis Effect, temperature, salinity and density differences. Surface… Continue reading 16 Aug 2017 | Target Mains: GS Questions With Official Answers

15th August

The Islands

There are two major island groups in India The island groups of Bay of Bengal: Andaman & Nicobar Islands The island groups of Arabian Sea: Lakshadweep and Minicoy Islands The Physiographic Divisions of India | The Islands Let’s take these up one by one: Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Also called the emerald islands. Location and… Continue reading The Islands

The Indian Desert

The Indian desert is also known as the Thar Desert or the Great Indian Desert. Location and Extent: Location – To the north-west of the Aravali hills. It covers Western Rajasthan and extends to the adjacent parts of Pakistan. The Physiographic Divisions of India | The Indian Desert Geological History and Features Most of the… Continue reading The Indian Desert

The Coastal Plains

Of the total coastline of India (7517 km), that of the peninsula is 6100 km between the peninsular plateau and the sea. The peninsular plateau of India is flanked by narrow coastal plains of varied width from north to south. The Physiographic Divisions of India | The Coastal Plains On the basis of the location… Continue reading The Coastal Plains

Drainage System | Part 6

In the previous posts, we studied the Himalayan and Peninsular river systems in detail. Before we move further, let’s list the key differences between them: Key Differences between the Himalayan and Peninsular Rivers The Shifting Courses of Rivers: An interesting phenomenon observed in the case of most of the peninsular and extra-peninsular rivers is that… Continue reading Drainage System | Part 6

Drainage System | Part 5

The Peninsular Drainage: The Peninsular drainage system is older than the Himalayan one. This is evident from the broad, largely-graded shallow valleys, and the maturity of the rivers. Evolution: Three major geological events in the distant past have shaped the present drainage systems of Peninsular India: Subsidence of the western flank of the Peninsula leading… Continue reading Drainage System | Part 5

Drainage System | Part 4

The Ganga River System The Ganga river system is the largest in India having a number of perennial and non-perennial rivers originating in the Himalayas in the north and the Peninsula in the south, respectively. It accounts for 26.3% of the geographical area of the country and is shared by ten states. Ambala is located… Continue reading Drainage System | Part 4

Drainage System | Part 3

The Indian Drainage System The Indian drainage system consists of a large number of small and big rivers. It is an outcome of: The evolutionary process of the three major physiographic units The nature and characteristics of precipitation. Source Classification of Drainage Systems in India: 1. On the basis of discharge of water – the… Continue reading Drainage System | Part 3

Chapter 9 | Post-Gupta Period II (750AD – 1000AD)

Area of interest: North India, Central India, and South India. After the decline of Harsha’s empire, a number of large states rose in North India, Deccan, and South India. 3 of the most prominent among these were – the Palas, the Pratiharas, and the Rashtrakutas. NORTH INDIA The political confusion created by the fall of… Continue reading Chapter 9 | Post-Gupta Period II (750AD – 1000AD)

Chapter 8 | Post-Gupta Period I (600AD – 750AD) Later Guptas, Badami Chalukyas, Pallavas, Pandyas

Area of interest: North India, Deccan India & South India The political situation became complex with the passing away of the Guptas and the demise of the Vakataka rulers. Vassals of the Guptas became independent in the North.In the Deccan and far South too, a multiplicity of powers were witnessed. NORTH INDIA Political Background Harshavardhana… Continue reading Chapter 8 | Post-Gupta Period I (600AD – 750AD) Later Guptas, Badami Chalukyas, Pallavas, Pandyas

Case Study | India Coinage

The study of coins is known as Numismatics. The importance of coins as a source of reconstructing history cannot be denied, particularly in case of ancient history where very few chronicles were produced. 1. Indus Valley Civilization – BC The Harappan Seal is the most distinctive artefact of the Indus Valley Civilization. It was made… Continue reading Case Study | India Coinage

Chapter 7 | Gupta Period (300AD – 600AD)

Areas of Interest: North India, Central India, and South India Unlike the previous period, this period saw was marked by political stability that ensured and encouraged cultural florescence. The Guptas and Vakatakas were the major powers in north and central India respectively. South however witnessed a transitionary period called the Kalabhra Interregnum. This transitionary period… Continue reading Chapter 7 | Gupta Period (300AD – 600AD)
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